Delhi Airport Flight Status: Dense fog blanketed the Delhi-NCR region on Wednesday morning, severely affecting visibility and disrupting air traffic. At Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, 148 flights were cancelled, while more than 150 others faced delays. The 148 cancelled flights include 78 arrivals and 70 departures. Travel advisory was issued for passengers by airlines including - IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet.
In view of adverse weather conditions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for the New Year, urging residents to remain cautious. According to the latest weather bulletin, dense to very dense fog accompanied by a severe cold wave is likely to persist during the late-night and early-morning hours over Punjab, Haryana, East Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Delhi, Chandigarh, and West Uttar Pradesh.
Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality remained in the very poor category on the last day of the year, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 384 at 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), while pollution levels crossed the 400 mark in several areas.
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Delhi Airport Advisory
IGI Airport issued a travel advisory on Wednesday, warning of expected delays and cancellations due to dense fog. Travellers have been advised to check with their respective airlines for the latest flight updates.
“Due to prevailing dense fog conditions, flight operations are currently being conducted under CAT III protocols, which may result in delays or cancellations. Our ground teams are on-site and actively assisting passengers to ensure a smooth travel experience. For the latest flight updates, please reach out to your respective airlines. We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused,” the Delhi Airport advisory read.
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IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet Issue Travel Advisories
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has warned that flight departures and arrivals could be affected throughout the day due to poor visibility in Delhi and other northern airports.
In its advisory, Air India said: “...We anticipate impacts on flight schedules and potential cascading delays across our network. We are keeping a close eye on the situation and have taken proactive measures to minimise inconvenience to our passengers. This includes planned cancellation of some morning flights most likely to be affected by fog with advance information to passengers to avoid prolonged and uncertain wait at the airports. In the event of any unexpected delay, diversion or cancellation of flights, our airport teams will remain at your service to extend necessary assistance and support.”
“To give you more control over your travel, our FogCare initiative allows passengers booked on certain flights during the fog window, which may be affected, to receive advance alerts on their registered phone numbers, offering the option to reschedule their flights without any additional payment or seek a full refund on their bookings without penalty," it added.
SpiceJet also issued an advisory, saying that all departures, arrivals and their consequential flights might be affected due to foggy conditions in Delhi. “Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status,” it said.